Beating Stress Is Actually Very Easy! Beating the stress that plagues every businessperson and…
Stress has a direct negative effect on our immune system.
The immune system functions better under the control of the parasympathetic nervous system, which controls the body's functions during rest and sleep. Stress, on the other hand, activates the general adaptation syndrome by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system. While the adrenal glands secrete increasing amounts of hormones under stress, these chemical changes cause the thymus to shrink, hindering the production of white blood cells.
This situation prevents the immune system from functioning properly, making the body more vulnerable to infections and disease. Stress is also among the leading causes of aging and illness. Chronic stress overload stimulates the adrenal glands, causing them to secrete increasingly higher amounts of cortisone.
Cortisone has a harmful effect on the consciousness and concentration center in our brain. It damages nerve cells. As a result, depression, memory loss, reduced energy, sleep disturbances, and sexual problems emerge.
In short, a calm life is essential for us. To be healthy, we must lead a life free of chronic stress. However, it is when symptoms and complaints of illness appear that we realize health is the most valuable state in life. As an Italian proverb says:
"Health is like salt; it is only noticed when it is missing."
According to scientific views, the way to stay healthy is possible by avoiding the factors that create disease. This advice will help you by offering methods and support regarding an individual health and fitness program, so that you can increase your body and mind efficiency and learn how you should stay away from stress.
Stress Directly Affects Your Health!
Stress has a direct negative effect on our immune system. It activates the general adaptation syndrome by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system, which controls the body's functions during rest and sleep.
Hormones released in excess from the adrenal glands during moments of stress cause chemical changes in the body that disrupt the production of cells that are important for the immune system. A body whose immune system is disrupted becomes prone to disease and infection.
Although the signs of stress are dangerous for our physical and mental health, we actually need a certain amount of stress. Experiencing a certain level of stress will keep us more alert in life. It is not possible to stay away from stress entirely in our daily lives. What matters is not experiencing stress to a degree that will harm our body and spirit.
For this reason, we need to keep stress under control by not letting the stress we are exposed to accumulate, and by calming our body and mental state through physical activity.
Relaxation exercises: For example, individually performed relaxation exercises such as physical exercise, yoga, and meditation are necessary. Although artists or people involved in sports requiring speed are under intense stress, they do not experience concentration problems in their work and daily life thanks to regular relaxation exercises. Calm music, in particular, is beneficial for stress. If music is listened to regularly with eyes closed, the harmony of health can be strengthened. Racing against time triggers stress. The inability to complete certain tasks within the given time is among the leading causes of stress.
A person who properly plans their work schedule, on the other hand, can lead a life free of stress by setting aside time for hobbies and leisure activities in their daily life.
Anti-stress plants: With the help of these medicinal plants, our body's ability to take on responsibility can become more dominant in the face of stress factors.
Ginseng root, as an active ingredient, has proven adaptogenic effects. This plant regulates stress. Ginseng comes from Asia's rich traditional medicine heritage and is a traditional plant used to help people become strong and healthy. This medicinal plant increases a person's productivity. It relieves physical and mental fatigue by reducing the need for rest. This course should be taken for at least 4 weeks, followed by a break of several weeks.
Mood-lifting plants: St. John's wort and kava kava are plants that help against stress. They have antidepressant, mood-improving, and fear-reducing effects.
Mood-lifting plants have a positive effect on mental state. Events and situations that cause stress are met with less anxiety, and people approach events more calmly.
St. John's wort is a substance available in the form of fresh plant juice and red oil. For St. John's wort to create the desired effect as a remedy, it must be taken regularly for at least 2 weeks. For the effect of kava kava to appear, it must be used for at least 10 days. For prolonged use of up to two months, a doctor should always be consulted.
Relaxation plants: Plants that are calming, relieve tension, and help with falling asleep include valerian, lemon balm, hops, and lavender. Lemon balm and lavender, above all, leave a relaxing effect on a person thanks to their pleasant scents. A herbal pillow made from hops provides better sleep.
To learn more about this and similar topics, you can benefit from my books "Discover Life, Why We Live Wrong, Discover Detox, Beautiful, Happy and Healthy, The Magical Power of Sleep, Living to 100 Is Possible, and Neural Therapy - Another Treatment Is Possible."
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Dr. Hüseyin NAZLIKUL
IFMANT = President of the International Federation of Neural Therapy Societies
President of the Scientific Neural Therapy Regulation Association